General (main property discussion here) - Are flatscreens too much luxury for tenants?

I have a couple of new builds which now need kitting out in Manchester. Is it worth getting cheap flatscreens, or LCD's whatever they are called?

It's a nice block, the tenants are going to be decent enough. There are already some new Audi's in the carpark! Is technology like this just a waste of my money though? They are only about £300 in Dixons but I'm just wondering if I can factor that into the rent without taking the micky.

JG

John,

Its a really nice idea, however I have always maintained that if a property is going to be let unfurnished then it will remain unfurnished. Can you imagine being called up late at night with tenant having TV problems… Unless you make it a condition of the AST / lease that the TV is a free item and you are not responsible for it, nor indeed the TV licence… But then what’s in it for you?

If you can do without giving such a luxury I personally would…

Regards, Malik

john,

way too generous unless high end corporate tenants in London where you are charging >£3k per month.

tom